Best Talkin B With D C Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.150 - Protest & Paganism 51:01

13d ago51:01

51:01

Recording on May 1st (International Workers Day) Revs Kelly & Ogun draw parallels between celebrating the struggles and rights of laborers and the Gaelic spring pagan festival of Beltane.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.148 - Religious Tides 46:23

20d ago46:23

46:23

Revs Kelly & Ogun talk about the death of Pope Francis, his papacy, and how we might be more religious than we think.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.148 - Talkin' Bout A (Easter) Revolution 51:22

28d ago51:22

51:22

Revs Kelly & Ogun view the Easter story and Jesus' life from a paradigm of revolution against Empire.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep. 147 - Freedom From Or Free For? 1:05:05

1M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Rev Kelly recounts her "Hands Off!" demonstration experience and discusses with Rev Ogun how our paradigm of freedom determines our attitude and action around justice.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.146 - Lent Pt.2: Finding Joy in Plan B, C, D... 49:58

2M ago49:58

49:58

Revs Kelly & Ogun continue their discussion about lent with a focus on joy, justice, reinvention, and finding comfort in unmade plans.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep. 145 - Lent Pt.1: Bridge of Lamentations 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

As we explore what Lent means for us today, we discuss loss, grief, and lamenting as a healing spiritual practice.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.144 - No Shame In Shame 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

Revs Kelly and Ogun explore the potentially debilitating impact of shame, while also acknowledging that it may serve a useful purpose in justice work.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.143 - Just So We're Clear 49:54

3M ago49:54

49:54

Revs Kelly & Ogun talk about prophetic spirituality as a path to clarity of conviction and commitment to justice.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.142 - DecolonizeYour Prayers 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

Our unconscious beliefs and practices shape our language, and that language shapes our communities. Language matters, who we listen to matters, deepening our awareness of the ways we are tangled in systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism matters. On this episode Revs Kelly & Ogun take a look at cont…

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Ep.141 - Isolation Means Death, Belonging Brings Life 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

Revs Kelly & Ogun talk about the challenges of cultivating belonging without othering those who would seek to inflict harm and death through isolationist policies. _______ Sign up for our zoon book club discussion of BELONGING WITHOUT OTHERING on Feb 27, 7:30pm ET at projectsanctus.com/846-book-clubBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.140 - What Clergy Does Is What Clergy Believes 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Revs Kelly & Ogun make a direct appeal to fellow clergy to be brave and emulate Episcopalian Bishop Budde in speaking truth directly to power. ________ Free registration is now open for our 8:46 Book Club zoom discussion on BELONGING WITHOUT OTHERING on Feb 27th. The root of all inequality is the process of othering – and its solution is the practi…

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Ep.139 - Welcome To The Apocalypse 56:40

4M ago56:40

56:40

The Apocalypse is officially here! Revs Kelly & Ogun talk about Trump's inauguration, his slew of Executive Orders, and how we can be the antidote to the Apocalypse. ______ Free registration is now open for our 8:46 Book Club zoom discussion on BELONGING WITHOUT OTHERING on Feb 27th. The root of all inequality is the process of othering – and its s…

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Ep.138 - Double-Edged DEI 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

DEI programs and initiatives helped bring awareness to the need for justice and equity while perpetuating and creating harm. More and more corporations are scrapping their programs that were likely performative, and as a show of allegiance to the incoming administration. Revs kelly and Ogun discuss this understandable yet alarming trend, and talk a…

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Ep.137 - Since We've Been Gone 54:15

4M ago54:15

54:15

Revs Kelly & Ogun return after a break with a recap of their time off and a few hints at new project_SANCUTS opportunities for 2025. To learn more and to make a donation visit projectsanctus.comBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.136 - Decolonizing Thanksgiving 50:24

6M ago50:24

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In the final episode of 2024 Kelly and Ogun explore the ways we can create new rituals and practices for Thanksgiving that are more aligned with liberation. For more info and to support the podcast visit projectsanctus.comBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.135 - Now What? 55:51

6M ago55:51

55:51

Revs Kelly & Ogun share their post-election thoughts and discuss next steps for the liberation revolution. _____ Find community and solidarity in our Antiracsim Affinity Groups. More info + free registration at projectsanctus.com/antiracism-affinity-groupsBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.134 - Political Bypassing 48:43

6M ago48:43

48:43

There have been many conversations about spiritual bypassing. In this episode Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about political bypassing, another way to avoid uncomfortable discussions about the bigger issues that continue to perpetuate systems of oppression.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.133 - Truth Tellers 40:44

7M ago40:44

40:44

Revs Kelly & Ogun discuss the legacy of colonialism and what we can do about it. They highlight some Indigenous activists you probably never heard of but need to know about. LINKS: 10 Native American Activists You Should Know Decolonize the Holidays: An Alternative to Columbus Day (and Canadian Thanksgiving) _____________ Sign up for our EMBODIED P…

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Ep.132- To Tell The Truth 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

As Indigenous Peoples Day approaches Revs Kelly & Ogun talk about the whitewashing and redacting of history. _________ Sign up for our workshops and make a donation at https://projectsanctus.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.131 - What Do YOU Mean When You Say Justice? 56:44

8M ago56:44

56:44

Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about the 2nd assassination attempt on the former president and the challenge of defining Justice. _______ Registration now open for our workshops UNCONSCIOUS BIAS and EMBODIED PRACTICES FOR ELECTIONS at https://projectsanctus.com/events/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.130 - Embodied Practices For Elections 56:06

8M ago56:06

56:06

Kelly and Ogun briefly recap the presidential debate before sharing the importance of embodied practices as tools for navigating anxiety around the upcoming election. ------------------------ Join us on Sept 14 at 10:30am EST on Zoom for our Embodied Practices For Elections workshop. During this 90-minute live, powerful, experiential session of eng…

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Ep.129 - We All Need To Be In Affinity Groups 1:13:01

9M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about their experience participating in and hosting Affinity Groups, and why everyone needs to be in one. Join our online Affinity Group -- https://projectsanctus.com/antiracism-affinity-groups/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.128 - What The Hell Just Happened?! 1:12:29

10M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

It's been a WILD 10 days! We review the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, Biden's decision not to run, and the enthusiastic embrace of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presumptive nominee for President. We also talk about the anticipated misogynoir that will come the Vice President's way, Project 2025, and …

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Ep.127 - Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy 1:14:15

10M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

For the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy we welcome Jennifer C Martin who writes and speaks about religion, politics, polyamory, sexuality, culture, entertainment, and more. Jennifer lives in Richmond, VA with her two partners, two children, two dogs, six chickens, one cat, and one frog. She is a member of the United Church of Christ. We talk ab…

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Ep.126 - Colonial Hangover 1:02:58

11M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In the lead-up to celebrating the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, we talk about how the effects of colonialism are still very much with us.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.125 - Hospicing Modernity Revisited 1:18:37

11M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

We revisit one of our book club faves HOSPICING MODERNITY in a unique way while putting Rev Ogun on the spot. Get your very own GESTURING TOWARDS DECOLONIAL FUTURES card deck at https://decolonialfutures.net/gtdf-decks-of-cards/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.124 - Inclusive Spaces 1:03:26

11M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Welcoming spaces aren't necessarily inclusive spaces, and does inclusive mean everyone has to be there? LINKS: Inclusive Spaces Workshop - https://projectsanctus.com/events/inclusive-spaces/ People of African Descent New Thought Group - https://padntg.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.123- Talking About Juneteenth And More 1:10:17

11M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

We talk about Juneteenth and how to talk to your people about Juneteenth and other potentially uncomfortable issues. _______ Register for our workshop TALKING WITH YOUR PEOPLE: BUILD MORE AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS on June 15, 10:30am ET and learn how to navigate difficult conversations about uncomfortable issues -- https://projectsanctus.com/events/t…

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Ep.122 - Give Yourself A Hand For Masturbation Month 1:14:31

12M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

May is Masturbation Month and on this episode Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about self-pleasure as a path of activism and liberation, overcoming shame and taboos, the dangerous anti-masturbation movement, and ways to celebrate this and every month. LINKS: Origins of Masturbation Month and ways to celebrate -- https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/masturbation-m…

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Ep.121-Mental Health Awareness Month 50:56

12M ago50:56

50:56

We return for our 4th season with an exploration of obstacles to and solutions for access to mental health services for marginalized and minoritized folks. To learn more about project_SANCTUS and to make a donation visit https://projectsanctus.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.120- Dismantling Capitalism Pt.2: Decolonizing Wealth 1:11:03

1y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Revs Kelly and Ogun continue their discussion on reparations and dismantling capitalism. Learn more and make a donation at https://projectsanctus.com/ LINKS: https://decolonizingwealth.com/ https://decolonizingwealth.com/liberated-capital/ https://thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/ https://www.nationalreview.com/…

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Ep.119 - Dismantling Capitalism Pt.1: Realizing Reparations 59:25

1y ago59:25

59:25

This first of two episodes on dismantling capitalism covers various facets of reparations. Learn more and donate at https://projectsanctus.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.118 - No Sh!t, No Starter 1:13:44

1y ago1:13:44

1:13:44

After completing their book club exploration of "Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity’s Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism” by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Rev Kelly and Rev Ogun review one of her many invitations for transformation: Composting our shit! 101 ways to avoid dealing with shit…

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Ep.117 - Black History Month Headlines 57:09

1y ago57:09

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Visit projectsanctus.com for more info and to make a donationBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.116 - Justice, Equity & Belonging with Phyl Flanagan 1:08:38

1+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

During Black History Month we are highlighting Black folks doing the work. On the episode we welcome Phyl Flanagan (they/she) the Justice, Equity & Belonging Program Manager at YWCA Columbus, OH and founder of The Reconnection Circle consulting firm. Phyl grew up in Cincinnati, OH among their large extended and multicultural family. Their academic …

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Ep.115 - Beloved Community Pt.2 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day we continue our exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines. To learn more and donate to support our work visit projectsanctus.com Headline Links: https://religionnews.com/20…

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Ep.114 - Beloved Community Pt.1 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

59:36

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr Day we kick off 2024 with an exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines and introduce our new 8:46 book Blub selection. To learn more and donate to support our work visit pro…

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Ep.113 - Decolonizing The Holidays 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

In the final episode for 2023 we take a look at how systems of oppression influence the ways we observe Christmas, and explore ways to decoloonize our celebrations.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.112 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.5: Parenting, Family, and Eldercare 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

We conclude our series on Dismantling The Patriarchy with a discussion about parenting, family, and eldercare.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.111 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.4: Religion, Spirituality, and Church 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

We continue our discussion about how patriarchy shows up in our everyday lives. In Pt.4 we focus on perpetuating patriarchy in religion, spirituality, and spiritual communities.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.110 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt. 3 1:05:18

1+ y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

After a break for travel and covid, Revs. Kelly and Ogun resume their "Dismantling The Patriarchy" series. In this episode they explore how the patriarchy influences our beliefs and practices of self-care and pleasure.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.109- Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.2 1:05:31

1+ y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

We continue our discussion about how patriarchy shows up in our everyday lives. In Part 2 we focus on work. Transcript: coming soon Links: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/03/01/the-enduring-grip-of-the-gender-pay-gap/#:~:text=The%20gender%20pay%20gap%20%E2%80%93%20the,every%20dollar%20earned%20by%20men. https://leanin.org/women-in-th…

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Ep.108- Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.1 1:17:23

1+ y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

We naively thought we could talk about dismantling the patriarchy in one or two episodes. In real time we realized this needed to be a series. in "Dismantling The Patriarchy" we explore how all perpetuate patriarchy, how we are all harmed by it, and ways we can begin to dismantle it across five everyday life categories. In Pt.1 we explore the patri…

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Ep.107 - Fight For Your Right To Vote & Other Headlines 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about latest developments in voter disenfranchisement, women yet again being overworked and underpaid, Texas doing a good thing for once, and other headlines you might have missed, but all after going on a bit of a tangent about grief and prosperity teachings. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewPIGe8Lrou6jT03…

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Ep.106 - Grieving While Oppressed 1:01:03

1+ y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Kelly and Ogun talk about how the big 3 systems of oppression (white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism) impact grief, and Ogun gives an update from Morocco. Transcript -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GTj5k4o_Nt9TKfLZXV5JJ4vT48aGCgTxi3LVolE6D2I/edit?usp=sharingBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.105 - Still Marching & Other Headlines 54:48

1+ y ago54:48

54:48

We commemorate the anniversaries of Emmett Till's murder and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and he talk about the recent racist killings in Jacksonville, FL and how PragerU is rewriting history. Transcript: Coming Soon Links: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/26/1196190910/march-on-washington-mlk-dream-speech-anniversary https://theinterce…

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Ep.104 - Righting Our Voting Rights 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

54:32

We take a look at the ongoing assault on voting rights as well as spotlight the activist Fannie Lou Hamer. Transcript: Coming soon Links: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer https://19thnews.org/2023/07/fannie-lou-hamer-disability-voting-rights-activism/ https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/much-to-the-…

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Ep.103 - The Hat Signal & Other Headlines 58:19

2y ago58:19

58:19

Black folk at the Montgomery, AL docks showed up, Black women being body-shamed AGAIN!, a new Black-woman owned business to support, and other headlines you might have missed. Transcript: Coming soon Links: https://www.theroot.com/the-reason-black-folks-are-rejoicing-over-the-montgomer-1850717512 https://blacknews.com/news/isha-mason-black-female-e…

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Ep.102 - National Black Business Month 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

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August is National Black Business Month. We explore the historical and contemporary obstacles that contribute to racial wealth inequities, and share steps we can all take towards economic justice. Transcript: Comin soon Links: https://nationaltoday.com/black-business-month/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_…

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Ep.101 - Barely Awake Education & Other Headlines 54:31

2y ago54:31

54:31

Florida is rewriting history AGAIN, it's Barbenheimer weekend, State Attorney Generals protecting abortion rights, and some other headlines you might have missed. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-pKlkZ5JG-HngrvtgXEhla-YmuyMapg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117188677819474678160&rtpof=true&sd=true Links: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/op…

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